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Jack Eichel’s penalty shot against Maple Leafs puts Golden Knights history within reach

Jack Eichel's penalty-shot goal against the Maple Leafs puts him within striking distance of a Golden Knights franchise record held by Jonathan Marchessault. What record is that?

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:49 AM
Jack Eichel’s penalty shot against Maple Leafs puts Golden Knights history within reach
Key Things to Know
  • Jack Eichel scored a penalty shot against Toronto to move within one goal of Vegas' franchise record.
  • Eichel's goal completed a 3-0 comeback for the Golden Knights in the second period.
  • The goal made Eichel only the second player in Golden Knights history with multiple penalty-shot goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jack Eichel converted a penalty shot at 3:58 of the second period to help the Vegas Golden Knights complete a 3-3 comeback against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Eichel, who also provided an assist in the first period, moved within one goal of Jonathan Marchessault's franchise record for penalty-shot goals.

The successful attempt marked the seventh conversion on 20 penalty-shot opportunities in Golden Knights history. Eichel became only the second skater in Vegas history to score multiple penalty-shot goals, joining Marchessault, who holds the franchise record with three conversions.

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